“I want to thank you all for your prayers and support. I take responsibility for my actions and apologize dearly for what I have put my family through,” Gracin said. “With the help of my family and friends, I am getting help. Again, thank you for your love and I will see you very soon.”

In a post published to his Facebook page Thursday, Gracin — a fourth-place finalist on the second season of “American Idol” — caused alarm with what appeared to be a suicide note.